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EA65 SKX

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA65 SKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 49,431 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake lever has reached the end of its working travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,509 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 40,509 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has reached the end of its working travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut around the tread almost deep enough to reach the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency test only reached 17 % ...16 being the minimum. and o/s showing a low reading of only 50% of the n/s.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,268 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 26,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,022 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 20,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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EA65 SKX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA65 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA65 SKX registered?

EA65 SKX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is EA65 SKX safe to buy?

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